Blackman’s Brewery are launching a brand new beer

Today the Smokin’ Beets Saison will arrive at both locations – and it is looking a treat!

Melbourne’s donut and beer festival is back for winter

It’s simple really. Donuts + beer = a match made in heaven.

Irish Murphy’s are challenging punters with The Godfather Parmi

This is a challenge to get your stomach pumping and tastebuds tingling!

The Federal – A place for the young, old and young at heart

Nathalie Moussi, along with her brothers Marc and Carlo, grew up with an inside look into the hospitality world. The Moussi family has been building their hospitality empire ever since they arrived in Australia, after immigrating from Lebanon in the 1950s. The siblings’ father John owned a host of venues along McCann and Little Malop streets; it was only natural his children end up opening their own.

ALMA to open in Geelong this Friday

ALMA menu is now LIVE and is set to open its doors this Friday.

Game of Thrones-inspired Gelato Messina creations are here

Two of our favourite things, Gelato Messina and Game of Thrones, are coming together in a glorious creation that will have cries of excitement ringing throughout Westeros.

Ballarat have a Brew Festival on this weekend

Taste the hops, ales, and liquid gold that have become synonymous with Ballarat at the Ballarat Brew Festival.

Geelong is getting a big, fat Greek Restaurant

Brace yourselves – the details for Geelong’s newest Greek restaurant, Mav’s are here.

Honour Bastille Day with a donut

Celebrate the most famous date on the French calendar with Uncle Donut and James Street Bakery.

The best of the best on offer at Tastes of Central Geelong

Coming to Geelong for three mouth-watering weeks throughout the month of July is the ‘Tastes of Central Geelong’ festival, celebrating all things delicious in the region.

Ben & Jerry’s are giving out FREE tubs of ice cream this weekend

This Sunday, July 16, the most amazing team at Ben & Jerry’s are giving out tubs of their ice cream. What a treat.

BYO Coffee Cups

Plastic Free July is upon us and with the recent show war on waste creating a huge buzz around Australia, I have jumped on board to reduce my use of One use plastic.

We love deliveroo

A few of our favourites just took things up a notch, now introducing Deliveroo!

Mr Willis Espresso Art Bar opens second venue

You can now enjoy your coffee and long lunches at the new cafe, located on Vines Road in Hamlyn Heights. With new menu dishes, fresh artwork and quality barista made coffee, it’s a real treat!

Cupcakes with a cause

Geelong’s Bridie Bakes is taking fundraising to the next level with goodie boxes full of gorgeous handmade sweats and treats.

Doughnut Time have a gold-flaked 1kg Nutella doughnut

It’s the day serious chocoholics have been waiting for all year – World Chocolate Day is upon us again, and there are some sweet reasons to celebrate.

A salami festival is coming to Melbourne

Melbourne has done it with the Salami Festival Extravaganza.

Geelong first for Pakington cafe

You’ve now got one more reason to enjoy your latte thanks to social enterprise café Pakington Cottage.

The Stoop opens up in Torquay

Torquay have just gained a new place to sit back and enjoy a meal with The Stoop Torquay.

Newfolk Cafe: Redefining the idea of small but beautiful

It’s been less than a month at Newfolk Cafe and Jaz Hobson already knows the names of everyone on the block, if not all their coffee orders. Residents and workers are flocking to this tiny storefront for the happy vibes as much for the friendly barista’s perfectly frothed milk.

Recycle your mugs with Little Green Corner

Little Green Corner are always finding new and simple ways to cut waste, this time with the recently launched #MUGCYCLE.

Uncle Donut are now delivering through deliveroo

The home for donuts in Geelong just took things up a notch (again), introducing deliveroo!

Tastes of Central Geelong: Up close and personal with Cakesmith’s Emily Ditcham

While completing an apprenticeship to become a chef, pastry chef Emily Ditcham found she loved the science side behind baking.

Ballarat has a potato festival this weekend

Potato Festival. Could anything sound more beautiful than that?

 

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